Zelensky discussed the results of the Istanbul negotiations with Trump and EU leaders, Umierov shared the details.
16.05.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
16.05.2025
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Meeting in Istanbul: results of the phone conversation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders of four European countries to discuss the results of the negotiations in Istanbul. Ukraine and Russia agreed on a major prisoner exchange under the formula '1000 for 1000'.
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness to take swift steps to achieve real peace and highlighted the need to maintain pressure on Russia. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that the main topics of the meeting were the ceasefire and the prisoner exchange, and the date of the exchange has already been determined.
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